John F. Sullivan

John F. Sully Sullivan, 71, of 87 Girard Avenue, Newport, RI, died on Sunday, March 20, 2011. He was the lifelong companion of the late Patricia Ford.Born in Newport, RI on October 28, 1939, he was the son of the late Richard W. and Eleanor Miller Sullivan.John was a 1957 graduate of Rogers High School. His career began at the First National Store through the mid 1960s. He worked for many years at NHD Hardware and most recently for One Stop Building Supply. Previously, John used his talents for photography working for John Townsend Studio photographing Navy personnel on Navy ships in various locations. He loved spending time with his family and fishing on the Causeway with his many friends.He leaves his daughter, Laurie Ford of Middletown, RI, his sisters, Kathryn F. Borges and her husband Julius of Middletown, RI, Ethel M. Allen of Middletown, RI and Patricia A. Sant and her husband Timothy of Newport, his three grandchildren, Richard, Alyssa, and Michael all of Middletown, a great grandson, Aliyus Ford and many nieces and nephews.He was the brother of the late Richard W. Sullivan, Jr.At his request all of his services will be private.Donations in his memory may be made to American Cancer Society Of Rhode Island, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 and Hospice at VNS, 1184 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.